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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

THREE PRIMARY DEFENSE CLAIMS __ __ __ PLAINTIFF PROOF OF CAUSATION __ DEFENDANT CAUSATION DEFENSE _ PRELIMINARY STATUS REVIEW  Review local rules regarding deadlines and requirements DISCOVERY REVIEW Interrogatories  Review defendant’s answers to interrogatories. Note incomplete answers for motion. Supplement if needed.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Attorneys do this by sending written questions called interrogatories , issuing subpoenas , and holding depositions. The attorneys may use the transcript to support a pretrial motion. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation.